Tradies In Business

Finding staff can be a hassle. One of the most frustrating aspects is where to advertise the position you have available, not to mention the cost of some of the 'major' platforms available! What if someone came up with a tradie-specific platform for job seekers and employers to both find each other on!? Well, look no further as today's guest has done just that! Renee Boardman has sunk her own time and money into solving a problem most trade business owners have - where to find good staff. Find out why Tradies In Business is getting behind the Trade-O platform. To find out more and grab your 30 day free trial, CLICK HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's no denying we're entering some 'interesting' times in Australia's economic history. With 12 interest rate hikes now there's a lot of consumers and businesses feeling the pinch. It may even seem like there's not much you can do to change any of this. We're here to tell you there is PLENTY you can do though. Unless you'd rather stick your head in the sand of course...See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

There are many parralells between success in sport and success in business. Dedication, commitment, hard work, ability to get back up after a fall and many more! Today's guest has built on his trade skills (no pun intended, he's a sparky!) and turned pro mountain biker seemingly overnight. What people don't see though is the 10+ years Mike has put in to his sport, mindset and self development that's recently won him a Crankworx gold medal!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Superannuation can seem confusing, restrictive and perhaps even a bit pointless. Especially if you're in a small-medium business where cash flow is king and making voluntary contributions may be at the bottom end of your list of things to do with your money... Today's guest is very experienced when it comes to superannuation having spent 20+ years in the industry. He reckons there's more opportunity for tradies in business than many would believe so tune in to see if you're taking advantage of everything you can!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In just on 5 years a couple of chippy mates, Ed Ross and Dan Allen, have built a small empire in the workwear space. Perhaps more impressively, they've also set up and run their own mental health organisation that delivers free counselling and support to blue collar workers around the country. With more than $700,000 of free counselling services rolled out to over 4,000 tradies through their not-for-profit, TIACS (This Is A Conversation Starter), these lads are taking massive action when it comes to the mental health of tradies everywhere. We chat with Ed about their journey and some of the challenges they've faced behind the scenes of this very eye-catching business!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're on a run of 'real tradie' stories lately and this one is a treat. While we try not to have favourite Tradiepreneur clients, this bloke is on the short list if we did! Steve 'Roonz' Rooney has seen a challenge or two in business and life. We dig a little deeper in our interview than we usually get to do with Steve and talk about some of the toughest lessons this tradie has had to learn... and how he's bounced back as a result.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EOFY. Four letters that have struck fear into the heart of many a trade business owner (and accountant!) Nic and Waz take a look at the EOFY panic, misinformation and realities... and put out a challenge to you that could save you thousands of dollars!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aimee Stanton’s not your average tradie. She's a Plumber turned Entrepreneur and Tiny House Builder. In 2017 she Cofounded Tiny Stays with her brother Ben – a company that builds off-grid Tiny Houses and rents them out as short term accommodation in Victoria. Aimee is also launching Zadie Workwear, a Women’s Workwear Brand later this year. Aimee believes that growth occurs when you are willing to step beyond your comfort zone. In 2017 she proved it by walking 600km solo from Melbourne to Canberra!Aimee has even appeared on Australian Survivor and House Rules and shares some fantastic insights into what makes her life such a joy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a while since our last "Real Tradie" story and we're stoked to share another one of our Tradiepreneur's stories on the podcast. Nick Allen grew up in 'the bush' and now runs a successful electrical contracting business that services an area almost the size of Tasmania! Nick has learned some valuable lessons about problem solving, communication and customer expectations and with the arrival of his first child recently, has some big goals ahead!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Someone smart once said "there is nothing permanent except change". HR law and policy is certainly no exception! If you employ team or are thinking you might, you MUST listen to this episode. Our great mate Kristy-lee from People Powered Business is back on the show with a look at the most recent changes to HR laws in Australia. These affect EVERYBODY and some of the changes could cost you dearly in fines if you don't have your ducks in a row. Check out the episode and then head over to peoplepoweredbusiness.com.au to find out how you can take care of the HR side of your business for less than $100 a month!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WARNING: This episode discusses very emotional topics including tragic loss of life. Please use discretion when listening. Safety is a big issue. It's one that gets talked about a lot and it *seems* as though the government are doing plenty to keep workers safe on site. As we know, looks can be deceiving and safety, or the lack of a safe work environment is still a massive problem in Australia. Today's guest tragically lost her son to a workplace incident just a few days after his 18th birthday and she's now on a crusade to save others from this heartache. Find out more about Patrizia's story, about her son and about the impact unsafe work practices can have. Don't be fooled... safety is an issue for each and every one of us, even if we're not involved in an incident ourselves. You can help the foundation by donating here. And for speaking engagements you may reach them here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While it's easy to blame certain clients for wasting your time, being difficult or worse still, taking advantage of you, there IS something you can do about it. The first step is to take responsibility for your own processes (or lack of them!) and how you ended up working with 'that' client in the first place. The second thing to do is figure out a way to say "no" to the time wasters, tyre kickers and D-grade clients before you make the mistake of sinking hours of your time and $$ into them. Nic and Waz run through some practical steps to help you avoid the sh*t clients and take control of your customer list once more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nic and Waz are talking again about the ongoing grumblings in the marketplace regarding the recession. With interest rate rises continuing, materials prices still volatile and many tradies seeing a slow down in consumer spending and projects being put on hold, how can you protect yourself from the effects in YOUR business? Whether you think the economy is slowing or not, in this episode we'll show you how to set your business up for more certainty regardless!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the biggest time-sucks for any tradie in business is the financial admin... invoicing, reconciliations, paying BAS, paying bills, quoting and chasing payments. Our guest today has many years experience in the banking industry and in fact, was behind the launch of one of the first mobile banking apps for a major bank here in Australia! Since then he's gone on to launch his own apps with Thriday being his proudest achievement to date. Michael is passionate about getting rid of financial admin from small business owners' lives so we hope you enjoy learning more about Thriday as much as we did!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our childhood experiences can be so formative for our adult preferences. That's especially true when it comes to travel and holidays. Our guest today spent many years as a defence force kid and saw lots of Australia that many of us probably don't even know exists. That's influenced his life as a tradie as well, seeing him work as an electrician in rural and remote areas. Not surprisingly perhaps, Luke from The Offroad Tradies now runs off road tours for those of us who might be less confident, less equipped (or both) but still want to experience 'The Bush'. Luke shares some heartwarming stories, interesting insights and a few travel tips in today's Real Tradie Stories episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nic and Waz jam on some thoughts around the possible economic downturn. What is likely to happen? What will be the impact on tradies? Can you do anything about it in your trade business? Check out what the gang at Tradies In Business think about this whole thing! Register here for the upcoming free webinar: How to Reduce Cash Flow Stress.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicole Davidson knows a thing or two about conflict. After a number of years in the legal industry she's seen a few stouches! These days though, Nicole teaches and helps clients reach better outcomes from negotiations. It's the old thing about prevention being cheaper and often faster than the cure so listen in as Nicole shares how to get to 'yes' in negotiations, what the top 3 skills are to become a better negotiator and how to debrief interactions so you get better outcomes with your customers, team and maybe even your loved ones!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Penman started out mowing lawns in the 70's. Before brush cutters were a thing for edges (remember those mongrel edging wheels?!) These days, Jim is one of the OG's of franchising in Australia as well as a grandfather, an entrepreneur and a wealth of knowledge about how to grow and adapt in business and life. We chat to Jim about his opinion of modern trade business owners, how to create raving fans from customers, what to do if you don't have the best education and whether doing a great job is enough these days.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nic and Waz take a look at why more people don't make plans, what makes a good one, and what they're doing to help trade business owners nail it in 2023. Grab the details of their upcoming events to help you plan for profit by listening in and then hitting the website at www.tradiesinbusiness.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you heard of 'Mr Beast' on YouTube? Google this... "MrBeast income"... you'll be amazed. Now look at his age! Ok, while we're not here to teach you how to make mega bucks from YouTube, we ARE here to share some insights into how to use this platform to boost your discoverability online AND get you in a different headspace when it comes to the sort of content you could (and should!) be creating for your trade business. Check out what this real tradie AND YouTuber has to say about the topic. Mind, blown!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.